Definition

In a manner related to nerve damage or dysfunction, often referring to pain or other sensations caused by nerve issues.

Example

The patient described her symptoms neuropathically, indicating that they were related to nerve damage.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how pain can be felt neuropathically?

Yeah, it’s interesting how the brain processes pain in different ways.

Exactly! It makes you realize how complex our nervous system is.

Totally, understanding it can really change how we think about treatment options.

Root Explanation

Neuropathically → It is formed from "neuro-" (from Greek "neuron", meaning nerve) and "pathic" (from Greek "pathos", meaning suffering or disease) combined with the adverbial suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "neuropathically" refers to something that occurs in a manner related to nerve disease or suffering.

Memory Tip

Think of 'neuro-' relating to nerves and 'pathic' indicating suffering — so neuropathically means relating to the manner of nerve-related suffering.

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